The big skies and the extraordinary light of East Anglia make it unlike anywhere else in Britain, and offer the most amazing natural conditions in which to create gardens. The twenty-two gardens selected for Secret Gardens of East Anglia celebrate the culture, beauty and diversity of the counties of[...]
'Beautifully illustrated, packed with fascinating insights' Robin Lane Fox in the Financial Times A new handbook-sized edition of Japanese Zen Gardens. Japan's iconic zen gardens are revealed in Alex Ramsay's specially commissioned photographs and their history and meaning is explored in Yoko Kawagu[...]
Nicknamed ' the rose among the palms' , the thousand-year-old city of Marrakesh is characterised by its pink-coloured pise architecture and its deeply rooted tradition for gardens and green spaces. The majority of historic sites are inextricable from their gardens - or indeed are historic green spa[...]
In Japanese gardens, visitors find nature condensed and brought to perfection. Trees are trained and sculpted; the finest natural landscapes are reproduced in miniature; and the seasons are celebrated with spring blossom and the fiery leaves of autumn. The Gardens of Japan is the perfect introducti[...]
Cedric Pollet is the author / photographer of the acclaimed book Bark: An Intimate Look at the World's Trees (over 50,000 sales worldwide). In his next book, he visits 20 of the most beautiful winter gardens in France and the UK, showing with stunning photography the ways in which they delight in th[...]
From Tresco to Lindisfarne, Anglesey to Sark, travel around the British Isles and discover the most beautiful and extreme island gardens on this visually stunning tour. The British Isles consist of more than 6,000 islands scattered around the main islands of Britain and Ireland. More than 100 of the[...]
From the bijou corners of Corpus Christi to the wide open lawns of Trinity, Oxford's gardens are full of surprises and hidden corners - not least the fellows' or masters' gardens, which are usually kept resolutely private. Take a tour of the stunning gardens of this prestigious British institution w[...]
This book looks at ceramic pots, statues, tiles and fountains that are used in gardens and landscape design and discusses the problems inherent in making ceramics for the outdoors such as weatherproofing, installation and vandalism. It uses the practices, techniques and work of an international grou[...]
Therapeutic Landscapes uniquely brings together historical and contemporary debates on the use of the garden as a therapeutic space. Hickman narrates the story of the landscapes associated with psychiatric, general and specialist medical institutions and asks what did they look like, how were they u[...]
Galison Keepsake Boxes hold sixteen 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" tent note cards--4 each of 4 images--and 17 coloured envelopes. Each box has informative liner notes about the images on the cards, which include many fine art and museum images. The sturdy boxes measure 5 x 6 x 1-1/4", have a hinged lid with a magn[...]
Artist Elizabeth Olwen's folk art style shines on the Winter Gardens Embellished Notecards. On the card's cover, a jolly illustration of holly powdered in snow is accented with foil and the timely declaration to "Let it snow." The interior greeting reads: "Sparkle and joy to you and yours." ? 10 foi[...]
A stylish way to satisfy all your holiday labeling needs, the Winter Gardens Book of Labels has Christmas cheer and function all wrapped up. The folksy designs of artist Elizabeth Olwen are inspired by nature and the festive spirit of the season. Perfect for labeling gifts and sharing warm wishes, e[...]
Make sure to keep all of your holiday lists organized with the Winter Gardens List Pad from Galison. Artist Elizabeth Olwen's cheery illustrations combine nature and whimsy into the perfect Christmas organization tool. Featuring 60 conveniently perforated pages in six unique designs, this list pad i[...]
Gardeners everywhere will relish the return of this beloved book! In this updated 15th anniversary edition, Monaghan offers fresh advice and guidance for creating a soul-nourishing magical garden. You can discover the best plants for your site - being heedful of sun exposure, soil type, and climate [...]
From Serj Tankian, lead vocalist for critically acclaimed band System of a Down, comes a striking debut poetry collection highlighting his best work of the past eight years.
Like System of a Down's platinum-selling second album, Toxicity -- hailed by "Rolling Stone" as "a bouquet of smart rock [...]
Turkey, 1999. A devastating earthquake brings Istanbul crumbling to the ground, ripping apart the fragile stability of Sinan's world. His family home becomes a makeshift tent in a camp run by Western missionaries whom he stubbornly distrusts, and he soon finds himself struggling to protect his famil[...]
Walled kitchen gardens were found in the grounds of most large country houses in Britain and Ireland. They were designed to provide a continual supply of fruit, flowers and vegetables. With the aide of heated glasshouses, there would be out-of-season delicacies such as strawberries for Christmas, ex[...]
Across the world hundreds of botanic gardens combine scientific research, conservation and beauty with public access, with Kew Gardens alone attracting around one million visitors a year. For centuries they have variously focused on cultivating medicinal and exotic plants, introducing lucrative crop[...]
Sisters Mattie, Nell and Renie have all managed to escape their oppressive and bullying father, but now separated, the girls must draw upon their strength and courage to build new lives for themselves. Renie, the youngest sister, is living with the newly married Nell, happy in her waitressing job a[...]
'Exploring Britain's Country Gardens' features 85 carefully selected gardens from the length and breadth of Britain. Each entry each illustrated with stunning photography and has a detailed description of the garden, including its history, and practical information such as contact details, opening t[...]
Welcome to the sensational new Ladies of Lantern Streetseries by Amanda Quick, where the lives of the Victorian gentry are filled with secrets - and secret powers ...Novelist and professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage in the outskirts of Little Dixby, far from the London streets[...]
This book offers a fascinating new dimension to the history of Roman society and of gardening and horticulture. The author, a classicist and archaeology with a special interest in gardening and garden history, traces the development of Roman gardens from their humble origins as vegetable patches to [...]
Taking inspiration from the true beauty of the natural world, this print and pattern book provides stress-relief through creativity. Relax and unwind by coloring and designing delightful patterns that have been created to soothe the soul. While you colour, revel in the words of great poets and think[...]